Welcome Class Of 2003

*****CLASS NOTES*****

Just a brief update. I'm currently in Vancouver, Canada furthering my career as a makeup artist. Mark Brown (c/o 03) and I are engaged and will begin planning after I return to the US.
Amy Lynn Larwig

I graduated from James Madison University on May 3rd with my Bachelors of Science degree. I have already started going back to get my Master in Education.
Leslie Kelley

Just stopping by to say hello and fill you guys in a little bit. I am a mother of 2 beautiful children! Madison "Madi" Brooke who arrived on Oct. 11th, 2005, and Anthony "Ant-nee" Thomas who blessed us on Jan. 23rd, 2008. I am proud to announce that I am engaged to Christian Maples (c/o 2002) and we are getting married on Sept. 13th 2008! I am now working for State Farm in Portsmouth with my Best Friend JJ! My life is finally starting to come together and I couldn't ask for anything more! Hope all is well with everyone and take care! XoXo!
Jennifer Butt

I am currently working as the "Repo Redemption Coordinator" for Tidewater Auto Auction, There's no husband or babies yet, but Lord willing that will come in the future. I hope everyone is doing well and I hope to hear from you.
Dana Magas

Pvt. 2nd class Adam LaVine and Shelby McDaniels were married July 28, 2007 at Portsmouth City Park

Hello everyone!! I just graduated SUMMA CUM LAUDE from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on May 12, 2007!! I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with a concentration in Print Journalism. I wanted to say congrats to all of my fellow class of 2007 graduates and good luck with all of your future endeavors!!
Kelli Gary

I am pleased to announce my engagement to Jonathan Ritter c/o 2002, we have been back together a year in March and will be getting married June 23rd, 07. In November we purchased our first home in the Deep Creek area, and are also expecting our 1st child in November of 2007. Hope everyone is doing good!
Jennifer Jarrett

Virginian Pilot Nov 16, 2006.
CHESAPEAKE - A 22-year-old man was killed Wednesday morning when his car ran off Elbow Road, the second fatal crash on the road in about a week.Charles P. Ryals, of the 600 block of Creekwood Drive, was headed west when he got to a curve in the road, according to a police news release. The car went into the eastbound lane, into a ditch, then hit some trees. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigators determined that Ryals was driving too fast for the conditions, according to the release. He was wearing a seat belt and investigators ruled out alcohol as a factor.

Since graduation I have accomplished a few of my dreams…my brother Lee (C/O 99) and I purchased a home in the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake and ironically enough it is on the same street we grew up on…I am currently working for the Division of Child Support in Norfolk for the state and in the process of looking for another job…although I am not dating anyone at the time and have no kids I am enjoying life and partying hard…I would love to get in contact with some of my fellow classmates so please drop me an email…until next time everyone take care and hope to see you around Deep Creek!!! Thanks,
Brittney Hobbs

Ashley Czarny and Stargel Doane (c/o 01) were married on June 25, 2005. Stargel graduated in May 2006 from Old Dominion University with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He will begin his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at ODU in Fall 2006. Ashley will graduate from ODU with a B.S. in Psychology in May 2007, and plans to pursue a Ph.D. in Applied Experimental Psychology at ODU.

Hello fellow students, I hope that all is well with everyone and their families. Right now I am in Kuwait. I will be stationed here until October 2006 and then i will be returning back to Germany until august of 2007. i have been in Kuwait since October of 2005. All is well with me and my family. My son Tyrel is now 4 years old and will be 5 this year. I was attending Howard University but that was changed when I moved to Germany. So now I attend the University of Maryland. Well that's it for now.. I hope to see everyone at the reunion. RIP De'Vounce F. White
Shaytora "SHAY" Williams

I go to Virginia Commonwealth University c/o 2007 pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Forensic Crime Scene Investigation. I am also a proud parent, I gave birth to a be-a-u-tif-ul baby boy on January 24, 2006; 6 lbs. 14 ounces and 19 inches long; 20 hours of labor without a drop of pain killers!! Little ole me had a baby, naturally!!!
Denise Brinkley

Nora Hill is married to Chrystopher Morris of Paragon IN. They are proud to announce the birth of Scarlett Sienna Born Nov 10th 2005 and was 5 lbs 12.4 oz and 18 inches long . She was 6 weeks early but is now doing Great !!! They are currently living in Deep Creek.

Hi everybody! Wow, a lot sure has changed over the last 3 years. Life throws a lot at you when you least expect it. It's a little late right now, but a relative told me about this site on instant message, so I'll make it quick. I still reside in Deep Creek, though I pay rent now! I was recently promoted to assistant superintendent at my jobsite out in Windsor. I have to go, but ill update soon. Later y'all, and I hope you all stay safe. Shout out to my old best friend Anthony Eichelberger, who I understand is a member of the coast guard now. Way to go man. And a special thanks to Mrs. Kelly, who gave me the extra boot over that grad line. Until next time, peace.
John March

Sean Michael Tuck has been named to Old Dominion University deans list for the fall of 2005 semester. He is a junior history major in the College of Arts & Letters.

De'vounce White killed by drunk driver
EL PASO, TX. -- ABC 7 has confirmed that two men killed in the city’s latest fatal traffic crash were members of the U.S. Army, as is the man charged with their deaths. The victims are identified as Pfc De'vounce White, 21, was assigned to the 31st Brigade and was originally from Virginia and Spc James Quickley, 26, was married with two children and was assigned to the 11th Brigade. He also was from Virginia. Both died at the scene, police said. A third man in their car survived the crash. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. Saturday along the 10,000 block of Montana, near Carnegie in East El Paso. Police tell ABC 7 the victims were pulling out of a parking lot in a Honda accord when David Torres allegedly slammed his pick-up truck into them. Torres, 24, was still in the El Paso County Detention Center as of Sunday afternoon. He is being held on a $70,000 bond. He is charged with two counts of intoxicated manslaughter.

Rodney Allen Jones III was born on September 14, 2005 at 3:17 pm in Tallahassee Memorial Hospital. He weighed 5 pounds 14 ounces and was 18 inches long. I am now a proud father and excited to experience this new blessing in my life.
Rodney Allen Jones Jr.

8/7/05 ~ I am in Korea for about 2 weeks then I am on my way to Iraq "for a year" so they say anyway I wish everybody the best and GO ARMY!
David Parker

Jessica Mason-Everett and Mark Anthony Everett (C/O 2000) are pleased to announce the birth of their 1st daughter Olivia Grace on July 1, 2005! Olivia was born 6 weeks early and is doing well at home with mom.

Ashley James and Derek Hayley ('97) got married on April 2 2005 and now live in a Chesapeake apartment. Things are going great and next year they are planning to buy a house in NC.

Hello to all of the class of 03, I pray that everything is going well in your lives. I am currently a junior at Liberty University. I am now living off campus and working at group home for the mentally challenged and disable, called Cabaniss consultants. I am not married nor do I have any children thank god. I love being able to come and go as I please w/o parents its great. As soon as I finish undergrad I plan to come back home and do my masters at ODU then leave to go to Atlanta. Well that's the end of my story for now.
Krystal Vaughan

I changed my name as a father’s day gift to my step dad, so no – I didn’t get married or anything. I just wanted to register on the site in case anyone wanted to get back in touch with me. I’m back home now, working and studying hard. My AIM screen name is still GiggleMigl. I hope everyone is doing well. I will continue to check the site for updates!
The former Shay Peterson,
Shay Migl

What's good with all the graduates of 2003. This is your boy Gene!!!!!!!!! I am currently enrolled at TCC and NSU and working at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA majoring in Computer Science. I was recently got engaged on Christmas Eve of 2004, the wedding set for fall of 2005.
Eugene Robinson

Travia Patrice Dawson would like to keep in touch with her fellow classmates that she misses so dearly. She is in the United States Air Force and is currently stationed in Abilene, TX at Dyess AFB. She is looking forward to hearing from you guys in the future. She wishes all much success in the future and may GOD BLESS each and every one of you. She is also looking forward to the 10 year reunion.

*****THE CLASS*****
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Shane Barfield Virginia Beach, VA	Michael Bradshaw	Denise Brinkley Virginia Commonwealth University	Jeff Butler Deep Creek, VA Old Dominion University
Jennifer Butt Chesapeake, VA Fiancé: Christian Maples (C/O02) Daughter: Madison "Madi" (2y) Son: Anthony "Ant-Nee" (8w) Employer: State Farm Occupation: Agent Staff dchgrad2003@aol.com Getting married on Sept. 13th, 08! new 3-31-08	Kari Chistoffersen christoffersenk@wlu.edu	Katie Cruse Pearl Harbor, HI	Ashley Czarny (Doane) Old Dominion University adoan004@odu.edu
Justin Davis Virginia Tech Rugby Player	Travia Patrice Dawson England Employer: U. S. Air Force Travia.Dawson@jac.eucom.mil Vaqtpie22@yahoo.com updated 3-16-08	Courtney M. Edmonds Norfolk State University	Carletha Flood Old Dominion University
Erica Freeman Virginia Commonwealth University	Kelli Gary North Carolina A&T State University ~ Graduated ~ Class of 2007 updated 5-28-07	Kelly Goodwin (Gable) Portsmouth, VA Husband: Chris Employer: Freedom Lincoln-Mercury College: Old Dominion University kelly_gable@hotmail.com My Website new 3-4-08	Micah Griffin Salisbury, NC Livingstone College #32
Paula Hickman	Nora Hill (Morris) Deep Creek Husband: Chrystopher Daughter: Scarlett Sienna no_doubt90@hotmail.com	Brittney Hobbs Deep Creek	Ashley James (Hayley) Chesapeake, VA
Jennifer Jarrett Deep Creek Fiancé: Jonathan Ritter(c/o02) jjarrett@hbapts.com new 3-25-07	Ryan C. Johnson William & Mary University My Website	Rodney Jones Jr Florida A&M Tallahassee, FL	Brandi Kellam University of North Carolina
Leslie Kelley James Madison University Kelleyla@jmu.edu updated 6-1-08	Amy Lynn Larwig `Vancouver, BC, Canada Fiancé: Mark Brown (C/O03) Middle Tennessee State University Occupation: Makeup Artist` My Website updated 7-20-08	Adam LaVine El Paso, TX Employer: U. S. Army Rank: Private 2nd Class Avenger Crew Member Wife: Shelby McDaniels C/O03 suzannlavine@cox.net updated 9-16-08	Dana Magas Employer: Tidewater Auto Auction Occupation: Repo Redemption Coordinator dana_magas@yahoo.com updated 1-26-08
John March Deep Creek Johnboy42585@aol.com	Jessica Mason (Everett) Deep Creek Old Dominion University Husband: Mark Everett Daughter: Olivia Grace	Shelby Noel McDaniels Old Dominion University Husband: Adam LaVine C/O03 updated 9-16-07	Carlton McGhee Tidewater Community College My Website
Amber Mebane (Davis) Chesapeake, VA Husband: Cory Employer: Chesapeake Public Schools College: Christopher Newport University Davis62108@gmail.com new 8-20-08	Mike Melendez	Melissa Messina My Website	Alicia Morris Radford University Nursing Major "Miss my Creekers but glad I am where I am right now"
David Parker Korea Employer: U. S. Army	Shay Peterson Migl	Darren Rippy U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Majoring in Marine Engineering and Shipyard Management	Blake Roberson Virginia Commonwealth University My Website
Eugene Robinson	Ashley Royster Portsmouth, VA Tidewater Community College Major: Diagnostic Medical Sonography. (ultersound). Son was born Nov. 7, 2005. wapagokos2@cox.net	Krystal Vaughan Liberty University	Arien Williams Southern University A&M College anw041@yahoo.com updated 3-25-07
Shaytora Williams "Shay" Kuwait biggbootygrl1@yahoo.com

Chesley Lamont Brunson
CHESAPEAKE - Chesley Lamont Brunson, 22, of the 2800 block of Camelot Blvd., went home to be with the Lord, Friday, July 25, 2008. On Nov. 16, 1985, Chesley L. "L.C." Brunson was born to Chesley and Lori Brunson in Portsmouth. On July 25, 2008, he departed this life suddenly and embarked upon his journey to eternal salvation to meet with his Lord and Savior. L.C. was educated in Chesapeake Public Schools where he graduated from Deep Creek High School in 2003. Before his untimely demise, L.C. was employed at the Hampton Roads Regional Jail as a correctional officer. He loved his job and co-workers. This was one of the many highlights of his life. L.C. was member of Trinity Baptist Church in Chesapeake. With his competitive nature, he enjoyed playing basketball, football and Playstation. He was an avid bowler, where at the top of his game, he earned an 11-strike in a row patch. L.C. was a volunteer at Booker T. Washington Elementary School in Suffolk. He also had a passion for music, computers and motorcycles, which he was aggressively planning to purchase really soon. He was a fun-loving person; a real comedian. His smile lit up the room when he walked in. L.C. adored his sisters and served as the protector for them as well as his only niece. He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving parents, Chesley and Lori Brunson; two beautiful sisters, Arlene "Michelle" and Brittany Brunson; a sweet, little niece, Iyana Gray. Missing him dearly will be his maternal grandparents, Thomas and Arlene Lacey; paternal grandmother, Mary L. Brunson; one great-aunt, one great-uncle, seven aunts and five uncles. L.C. will be sorely missed by his numerous friends, co-workers and neighbors as well as a host of other relatives and two very special friends, Tony Ayers and Romel Jackson. Viewing will be held Monday from 2 to 7 p.m. at J.T. Fisher Funeral Services, located at 1080 N. George Washington Hwy, Chesapeake. A life celebration service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Trinity Baptist Church, 1023 Deep Creek Blvd., Chesapeake. Dr. O.L. Cromwell III will officiate. Interment will follow at Roosevelt Memorial Park, Chesapeake. The family has entrusted J.T. Fisher Funeral Services to handle the final care arrangements. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.jtfisherfuneralservices.com.